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Curtin

American  
[kur-tin] / ˈkɜr tɪn /

noun

  1. John, 1885–1945, Australian statesman: prime minister 1941–45.


Curtin British  
/ ˈkɜːtɪn /

noun

  1. John Joseph. 1885–1945, Australian statesman; prime minister of Australia (1941–45)

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By analyzing fossils recovered from caves across the Nullarbor and southwest Australia, researchers from Curtin University, the Western Australian Museum and Murdoch University identified a completely new species of bettong, along with two newly recognized subspecies of woylie.

From Science Daily

Lead author Mr. Jake Newman-Martin, a PhD student in Curtin's School of Molecular and Life Sciences, explained that the findings provide essential insight into the diversity of woylies, also known as brush-tailed bettong.

From Science Daily

Lead author Curtin Adjunct Research Fellow Dr. Kit Prendergast, from the Curtin School of Molecular and Life Sciences, explained that the female bee's distinctive horned face inspired the name lucifer, a term meaning "light-bringer" in Latin, while also referencing its devil-like appearance.

From Science Daily

“The company is committed to stepping up the growth,” says CEO Terrence Curtin, adding there are a lot of ways to do that, including organic growth and acquisitions.

From Barron's

Some of the organic growth comes from a booming AI business, something investors asked Curtin about a lot on Thursday.

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